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D27021-3
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- 1947-03-15 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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On March 16, 1947 the temperature in Tacoma reached a record high of 67 degrees. Summer-like weather had children and adults out and about enjoying the sunshine. Paul Gerber, 11, and several of his friends, thinking it felt like swimming-hole weather, went to Hoodlum Lake near Franklin Elementary School. Paul spied a "Danger" sign that was posted during the winter months, when the lake is partially frozen over, floating in the water and used it as a raft. (T. Times, 3/17/47, p. 1).
Gerber, Paul; Rafting (Sports); Rafts--Tacoma; Boys--Tacoma; Lakes & ponds--Tacoma; Rowing races--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Warnings;